Alex Marshall
Alex Marshall is a European culture reporter for The New York Times, based in London. He covers major news such as thefts from the British Museum and writes about life across Europe, focusing on stories where the arts illuminate wider social or political issues. Prior to joining The Times, he was a freelance journalist for the BBC and The Guardian among other publications. He has also written a book, Republic or Death!: Travels in Search of National Anthems. Marshall grew up in Goodmayes, a town on the fringes of East London and started his journalism career by writing his own music fanzine. He spent a decade as an environmental journalist and takes seriously the values and standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook. He accepts free tickets for events to aid his reporting but does not accept remuneration from any cultural institution or let hospitality influence his work.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author often praises the subjects of their articles without providing substantial evidence to support these claims.
- The author tends to present a balanced view of the topics they cover, but sometimes favors certain perspectives over others.
- There are instances where the author has been critical of powerful figures or organizations, such as in the article about criticism of Israel at Berlin Film Festival.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- However, there are no significant or recurring conflicts of interest that have been identified.
- In some articles, the author discloses potential conflicts of interest, such as accepting free tickets for events.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In another article, the author claims Oppenheimer swept the board at the EE British Academy Film Awards, but it only won seven awards.
- In one article, the author states that Sarah Snook won best actress for her one-woman take on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, but fails to mention that she won for a solo show where she played all 26 roles herself.
- There are inconsistencies in some of the articles regarding the number of awards won and nominations received.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- In some articles, the author presents personal opinions as facts.
- The article about criticism of Israel at Berlin Film Festival contains statements that may be misleading or not supported by evidence.
- There are instances where the author's language may be misleading or confusing.
Recent Articles
13 Novels Make Up the 2024 Booker Prize Longlist: A Diverse Range of Topics from Rachel Kushner and More
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024The 2024 Booker Prize longlist unveils 13 novels, with six from America and four from the UK/Ireland. Topics span family histories, environmental activism, and floating cities in the Pacific. Rachel Kushner's American novel is among them. 
Recap of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest: Raiven's Ballad, Chrissy Wickham's Honour, and Controversies
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024In the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest grand finale in Malmo, Sweden, notable participants included Slovenian singer Raiven with her ballad 'Veronika of Desenice', British choreographer Chrissy Wickham honored for dance contributions, and Scotland's Tolans supporting Ireland's Bambie Thug. Controversies surrounded Israel's Eden Golan and the Netherlands' disqualified artist Joost Klein. Over two dozen countries competed for Europe's pop music crown with viewer votes and jury rankings determining winners. 
Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Mark Gatiss among winners
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024The 2024 Olivier Awards were held on April 14th, with Nicole Scherzinger winning for her role in Sunset Boulevard and Sarah Snook taking home the award for The Picture of Dorian Gray. Mark Gatiss won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Dear England, while Andrew Lloyd Webber received the Special Award for Services to British Theatre. 
Israeli Journalist Yuval Abraham Receives Death Threats at Berlin Film Festival for Calling for Equality with Palestinians
Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers win Berlin Film Festival award, sparking controversy over their calls for peace and equality in the Middle East. 
BAFTA Awards 2024: The Complete List of Winners
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024The BAFTA Awards 2024 recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The winners include Best Picture: Anatomy of a Fall, Outstanding British Film: All Of Us Strangers, How to Have Sex won Best animated film and fantasia barrino won best leading actress for The Color Purple. 
13 BAFTA Nods for Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024The 2024 EE British Academy Film Awards nominations are out, with Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' leading with 13 nods. Yorgos Lanthimos' black-comedy science fantasy 'Poor Things', Martin Scorsese's Western crime drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and Jonathan Glazer's holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' follow closely behind. Emma Stone, Emily Blunt, Robert De Niro, Sandra Hüller are among the stars nominated for their outstanding performances in these films.